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Materials Development for Indigenous Language Learning and Teaching: Pedagogy, Praxis and Possibilities

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With an increase in awareness of Indigenous languages on a global scale and with local, grass roots revitalization efforts and initiatives underway, a significant challenge that exists for language learning and teaching is the formulation and availability of language materials. Based on a university course, developed and taught in various iterations at the University of British Columbia, this chapter will discuss pedagogy, praxis, and possibilities for materials development using digital technology in contemporary university settings for Indigenous language learning and teaching. This course has reach beyond students enrolled in the course and in fact has consequences for language speakers and learners of endangered language communities, students in K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous communities, families, and so forth that are recipients, readers, and users of the newly developed materials – print or digital resources.

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    Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla

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    Elizabeth Ann McKinley

  2. Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Māori, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

    Linda Tuhiwai Smith

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    Margie Hohepa

  2. University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

    Carl Mika

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Galla, C.K. (2017). Materials Development for Indigenous Language Learning and Teaching: Pedagogy, Praxis and Possibilities. In: McKinley, E., Smith, L. (eds) Handbook of Indigenous Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1839-8_12-1

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